Our Lady of the Valley Parish27 Erie Avenue • Hornell, NY 14843

Phone: 607-324-5811 • Fax: 607-324-0116Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm • Closed Fri.

https://olv14843.org • ourladyofthevalley@dor.org

Stewardship The Gifts we bring—our time and service— are equally as precious in His sight as the gifts of the Wise men.

Week of January 5, 2020PASTORAL Father Stan Kacprzak, Pastor

Frstan@dor.org STAFF Father Peter Morello, Retired Deacon Robert McCormick

robert.mccormick@dor.org Deacon Mark Clark

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Deborah Brinkhus Deborah.Brinkhus@dor.org

BUSINESS MANAGER Donna Haraty Donna.Haraty@dor.org

SEXTON (CEMETERY) Zachary Gerbes Zachary.Gerbes@dor.org

SECRETARY Evelyn Piatt Evelyn.Piatt@dor.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Lisa Brott lisa.brott@dor.org

Patty Peisher

ADULT FAITH FORMATION Deborah Brinkhus Deborah.Brinkhus@dor.org

YOUTH MINISTRY David Prete David.Prete@dor.org

PARISH OFFICES (607) 324-5811

PARISH EMERGENCY NUMBER 1-877-456-0220 This is to be used for Emergencies Only.

SOCIAL MINISTRY (607) 324-5580

OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY PARISH COMMITTEES/COUNCILS - CHAIRPERSONS

PASTORAL COUNCIL Kerry O’Brien

FINANCE COUNCIL Peter Wall

LITURGY COMMITTEE Bill Loree

CEMETERY COMMITTEE Vacant

BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE Beth Ann Jacobs

BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Mark VanDurme

St. Ann’s ChurchTuesday & Thursday, 11:30 am - 12 pm Saturday, 3:30 - 4:15 pm Or by appointment

BAPTISM Contact Parish Office

WEDDINGS Contact Parish Office 6 months in advance

PARISH MISSION STATEMENTOur Lady of the Valley Parish is a community of believing Catholics empowered by the Holy Spirit to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, expressed in prayer, realized in liturgy, and serviced by action. We are made in the image of God to promote charity, justice, peace and a deep faith to all, especially those most in need of God’s Mercy.

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULEWEEKDAY MASSESMon., Tues.. 12:10 pm St. AnnThur. & Fri.NO Mass Wed.

WEEKEND MASSESSaturday 4:30 pm St. AnnSunday 7:00 am & 10:30 am St. AnnSunday 8:30 am St. Mary

TELEVISED MASS FOR SHUT-INSSunday 1:00 pm (channel 1301 - Hornell)Sponsored by Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home and Peish TV

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

January 4—5th, 2019 The Epiphany of the Lord

Our Lady of the Valley Masses and Intentions

SATURDAY ~ January 4th.

4:30pm. - St. Ann - Birthday– Phillip J Hoeffner Sr. by Kathleen Hoeffner Anniversary– Charlotte and Ray Lynch by Tom and Ann Mauro SUNDAY ~ January 5th. ~ Epiphany of the Lord

6:45am. - St. Ann - Jim O’Brien by George and Bonnie Sexsmith Jack Bauer by Stan and Barb Banko 8:45am. - St. Mary - Mr. and Mrs. Merrill McCormick by the Family 10:45am. - St. Ann - Virginia Parker by her Daughters Yolanda Rose by Spence and Jo Crow

MONDAY ~ January 6th. ~ Saint Andre Bessette

12:10 am. - St. Ann - Richard W. Kull by Donna and Family Julia Case by Monica Manley TUESDAY ~ January 7th. ~ Saint Raymond of Penafort

12:10 am. - St. Ann - Leo Grumley by Mr. and Mrs. William Ludden and Family Bob Ficarro by Jim and Arlene Tobin

WEDNESDAY ~ January 8th.

NO MASS

THURSDAY ~ January 9th.

12:10 am. - St. Ann - Unborn Babies and Their Mothers Richard Curran by Tom and Rosemary McCormick

FRIDAY ~ January 10th. 12:10 am. - St. Ann - Anne Moran by Ann Peisher nad the Peisher Family Connie Morris by Joan and Bill Loree

SATURDAY ~ January 11th.

4:30pm. - St. Ann - Carol and Ron Quinlan by Joanne Curran Ava Giglio by Grandma and Grandpa SUNDAY ~ January 12th. ~ Baptism of the Lord

6:45am. - St. Ann - Michael Pelych by Kathy and Tom Roselli Donald Koehler by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Crosby 8:45am. - St. Mary - Leo Coleman by Dave, Ruth and Adam Slaght 10:45am. - St. Ann - Deceased Members of the Gemmell Family by the Family A. Byron Collins, MD by St. James School of Nursing, Class of 1960

Parish Activities and Coming Events

January 5th: St. Mary’s Confirmation Class 9:30-11am. Youth Group Meeting after 10:30am Mass in Meeting Room. January 7th: Religious Ed Class 6:15-7:30pm. January 12th: Confirmation Class Meeting in St. Ann’s Church 8:45-10:15am.

Altar Server Schedule St. Ann

Saturday, January 11th. - 4:30pm. ~ Cameron and Sydney Heinig Sunday, January 12th. - 6:45am. ~ Ryan Washburn

Sunday, January 12th. - 10:45am. ~ The Picco Brothers

Our Lady of the Valley December 29th, 2019

Actual - $6,853 Year to Date Actual- $ 220,072 Year to Date Budget-$ 216,000

Christmas- $ 10,118 TThhaannkk yyoouu ffoorr yyoouurr ggeenneerroossiittyy

Scripture Readings January 5th, 2020 First Reading: The Book of the Prophet Isaiah 60:1-6 Second Reading: Saint Paul to the Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12

40 Week Winners Week #8

$10— Tina Kuhn $15— Dominick Petrelli $25— Patsy Hulse Congratulations to all! Faith on Tap for January 17th, 2020:

Topic: The Death Penalty and what the Catholic Church Believes

Host: Dave Prete and Deacon Mark Clark Location: Club 57 Time: 6:30 p.m.

RSVP by January 13th Contact

Dave Prete with any questions. dave.prete@dor.org

Dear Parishioners, If you are ever approached by any-one asking for help or money, please make sure that you refer them to the Parish Office, as we do have resources and funds to help them through our Social Ministry Department. Thank you.

TO THE MEN OF THE PARISH:

“The Catholic Faith is a brotherhood. We ought to live, breathe and be committed to one another.

Isolation will only harm our faith. Join your brothers for the scriptural rosary and a dis-cussion every Thursday at 7PM in the library in St.

Ann's Church!”

Attention OLV Parishioners! Beginning Sunday, January 5th, the Sunday Mass times will be changed to the following:

St. Ann’s—6:45am St. Mary’s—8:45am St. Ann’s—10:45am

St. Ann’s Church in use Jan. 12 8:45AMth

The Confirmation Preparation Class will be

using St. Ann’s Church 8:45-9:45AM on Sunday, January 12th for prayer and for a

class activity. Please take that into considera-tion when planning your visit to St Ann’s on

that day.

Prayer Corner As a parish we have been asked to pray for people who are sick, facing surgery, etc. We thank God for His healing goodness and ask that you please let us know when someone can be removed from the prayer list. Call the parish office at 324-5811. Our Sick Donald Griswold, Ruth A. Kendall, Mary Aini, Vicki Mastin, William McNelis, Patricia Jarrabet, Debbie Lynn Panter, Willie Bilancio, Mike Hillman, Fran Grillo, Dominic Conlan, Lucy Scrocco, Donna Roosa, Beth Yurkewecz, Frank Dori, Jonathan Baek, Darlene Dibble, Trystan Weaver, Ashley Zahradnick, Becky Dibble, Stacey Pullen, Alice Gaskin, Janine Zahradnick, Tom Witherell, Finley Burtch, Mike Griffiths, Cindy Stewart, Teeka Sherman, Virginia Smith, Mary Ann Turley, Nan-cy Emerson, Mary Ann Fennelly, Duane Lajoie, Samuel Parlavecchio Jr, Mary Mulley Parlavecchio, Kevin Quinn, Mary Jo DiNardo, Pauline Foster, Dee Morgan, Sharon Davidson, Lisa Gaskin, Walter Xander, Diane Kubiak, Fred Voss, Danny Masterson, Teri Grace, Jose-phine Ciancaglini, Rose Thompson, Marilyn Hoffman, Martha Marino, Kathy Waufle, Ruth Dailey, Marie Du-go, Peggy Towner Cooper, Herb Zuschin, Danielle Sex-ton, Dolores D’Apice, Joe Solo, Peter DiRaimondo, Gin-ny Brooks, Joyce Klenchik, Lynne Cardamone, Emmie DiNardo, Bob Mills, Eliana Kubiak Seeger, Paul Ken-ney, Joan Youngdale, Fran Gottschall, Karen Vanskiver, Tim Manchester.

Our Men & Women Serving in the Military Kyle Stewart, Sean Stillman, Ryan Phillips, Steven Miles, Cory Rose, Jacob O’Heron, Joe Hornbeck, Don-ald VanWinkle Jr., Gregory Addison, A.J. Murphy, Ryan O’Rourke, James McCormick, Brittney Caruso, Cameron Gallipau, Alan Rawleigh, Nathan Donahue, Malachi Weaver, Shannon Weaver, Terry Leonard, Ker-rigan Lisi, Jessica Fahl Snider, John Kelley, Pete Horn-beck, Robert Murray, Brittany Stoddard, Zachary Day, Michael Mikolajczyk, Ben Pollinger, Dustin Kinnaird, Sam Argentieri, Amie Moore, Scott Ray, James Ray, Matt Randazzo, Brendan Deebs, Collin Rose, Bailey Rose Gibbs, Joshua Woodworth, Hunter Erway, Bryan Canty.

A Sunday Gospel Reflections January 5th. – The Epiphany of the Lord Matthew 2:1-12 Gospel Summary The Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, asking the wherea-bouts of the newborn king of the Jews. Herod was troubled by this news of the birth, as was all of Jerusalem. He sent the Magi to Bethlehem to search for the child, asking that they bring the child to him so that he could do the child homage. The Magi set out and followed the star to the place where the child was. They did the child homage and offered him their gifts of gold, frankin-cense, and myrrh. But they were warned in a dream not to return to Herod, and they left for their country by a different route. Reflection for Parents This Gospel narrative is full of adventure, danger, mystery, and yes—gifts! During this Christmas season, enjoy dramatizing this Gospel as a family. Then think about how far you would travel, how far you would go to pay homage to Jesus. Would you go as far as your parish to receive the Sacraments or to spend some time in quiet prayer? Would you go as far as the soup kitchen to serve a meal to the hungry? Would you go as far as to tell some-one to stop bullying a classmate or a coworker? Would you go as far as to give up a morning cup of coffee or a favorite treat in order to give to someone in need the gift of food or clothing or the necessities of life? How far would you go? What would you give as your gifts to the King? Bringing the Gospel into Your Family The star led the Magi to the place where Jesus was. With your family, cut out several yellow construction paper stars. On each star write either a way you can find Jesus—such as “read God’s Word”—or the name of a person who has helped you find Jesus, such as “Grandma Joan.” Create a mobile of your stars using coat hangers and yarn or string. Hang your stars in a place where all family members will see them. Discussion Starters I can be like a star and show Jesus to others by . . . The greatest gift I can give Jesus is . . . The greatest gift our family can give Jesus is . . .

Steuben County Rural Ministry and Sister Susan

Open: Monday - Wednesday * 698-4725

Hours: 9:00am.- 12:00 Noon Open for donation Drop off only on Fridays.

Giving Tree Thank you everyone for participating in OLVP’s Advent Outreach Project. Many wonderful toys and other items were placed under the giving trees. As always, the quali-ty and quantity was very generous. Thank you for all the

generous monetary donations, as well. Many have mentioned that it does not seem the same this

year without the presence of our dear friend Sr. Susan. Although she may not be here with us physically, she

still is spiritually, and through this wonderful program, which has continued on in her memory just as strong as ever. We can all be proud of the 30 plus years of serving others through our dedication to the Giving Tree and the

Steuben County Rural Ministries programs. Thank you again,

Mary Bossard

Chapel of Perpetual Adoration Open Hours

Sunday at 1:00am (once every 4 weeks). Sunday at 3:00pm.

Monday at 7:00am. (Winter Months) Thursday at 7:00am (once every 4 weeks).

Thursday at 8:00am. Substitutes are welcomed. Please call:

Isabel Nobilski 324-1424 or Donna Kull 324-2884

Thoughts from those who come to the Chapel of Adoration

I feel at peace as soon as I walk through the door, and it stays with me for the rest of the day.

Goal:$57,018

Thank you for your generosity in helping us reach our Parish Goal!

Current Amount: $ 41,340

Percent of Goal Reached: 72.5%

Number of Donors: 231

CMA Donors List: Mrs. Louise Ahearn Mrs. Judith Cardamone Mr. and Mrs. Francis R. Cawley Ms. Mary Kay Cipolla Mrs. Patricia A. Cunningham Mrs. Marie Diestler Ms. Mary F. Fitzpatrick Mrs. Charlotte Giglio Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Grabosky Mr. and Mrs. David Gray Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hendrickson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hoeffner Ms. Mary C. Hults Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Khork Mr. and Mrs. Adam Klinges Mr. James Lecceardone Mr. Daniel Lee Mr. Francis Losecco Mrs. Joan McAllister Mrs. Rose A. O'Connor Ms. Joanne Palmesano Mrs. Philip Palmesano Mrs. Mary T. Purtell Mr. and Mrs. Roger Schulitz Mr. William Sirianni Mr. Francis E. Smith Mrs. Mary E. Woodworth

Thank you for you Contributions!

Our Parish Number: 341 Early registration for First Penance

will be until January 7, 2020. Registration forms will be available at the entrances of both churches during that

timeframe. First Penance - There will be an OLV parent-only meeting on Monday, February 10th at 6:30PM in St. Ann’s Church. The purpose of this meeting is to help prepare parents for

the at-home study program and to distribute study material. The First Penance mini-retreat will be March 10, 2020 in

the kindergarten room in the parish center at 6:30PM. Fr. Stan will listen to children’s confessions at St.

Ann’s on the following dates March 14th, March 21st and March 28th from 2:30pm-3:00pm. Confessions for at St.

Mary will be by appointment. General information on preparing your child for their first

penance is now available on OLOV myParish app. First Holy Communion – All children planning to make

their first communion must complete First Penance before proceeding to the sacrament of First Holy Commun-

ion. The parent meeting will be March 31st at 6:30 PM at St. Ann’s Church for both St. Mary and St. Ann’s par-ents. First Holy Communion mini-retreat will be April

14th at 6:30PM in the kindergarten room. First Holy Com-munion at St. Ann’s will be May 3rd and at St. Mary on

May 17th. Please plan on attending an early morning prac-tice for First Holy Communion the day before.